Kentucky Derby

The 138th running of The Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday.  

This work of art by Robert Joyner makes me feel as though I am right there in the mix.  

This work has a sort of "Mad men" air to it, love her green dress, the red nails, mint juleps in hand and his classic southern proper navy blazer and straw boater....I admire the fierce and fast brush strokes.

Hope you will be watching the race with a mint julep in hand.

run for the roses

I absolutely adore this painting by Leroy Neiman. It embodies the spirit of the race. Colorful, fast, and full of energy. Happy Derby Day to each of you!

off to the races

I immediately think of Leroy Neiman and his vibrant paintings that totally capture the sport and the thrill of the sport of horse racing. The use of bright color and bold strokes create a lively memorable work of art for me. My Mother gave me one of his books years ago and I bring it out to admire on Derby Day. There is something that I associate his work to my childhood in Louisville, bright, clear, jolts of color full of energy.
If you have ever attended The Kentucky Derby, the paddock is always an exciting area to visit, to see the beautiful horses and the fashionable people. This has to be one of my favorite paintings.

Just look at the stance of the man in the left hand corner, he is admiring his thoroughbred.
Jockey silks, white britches, crop, boots and cap, ready to saddle up and ride to win, place or show.

Churchill Downs is full of energy - which this painting certainly evokes. The track looks to be beautiful for those of you that are off to the races.

Good luck to each of the riders and their amazing rides.

Credit, all works of art are by Leroy Neiman.

My old Kentucky home

Growing up -Derby Day always meant it was time to spruce up your garden, and get out and enjoy the blue-grass.

Derby City, home to Louisville Stoneware mugs, The Derby and beautiful bluegrass.

As My Dad likes to say, "known for fast women and beautiful horses."

These are just a few lovelies from my old Kentucky Home.

Get those mint julep cups polished in time for a little luck.